NBA Playoffs 2012: The 5 Biggest Obstacles to the Chicago Bulls Winning a Title

The Chicago Bulls were primed to run through the NBA playoffs and possibly, the NBA Finals. Fate had different plans however, and the Bulls are now forced to make their run without their superstar, Derrick Rose.

With their first round series with the Philadelphia 76ers tied up at one, the Bulls will have an extremely hard road the rest of the playoffs.

Evan Turner

Evan Turner grew up in Chicago and idolized the Chicago Bulls as a kid.

Now, the St. Joseph and Ohio State product is shredding the Bulls in these NBA playoffs.

The second-year Philadelphia 76er swingman has averaged 15.5 points, 5.5 assists and 5.0 rebounds in his two playoff games against the Bulls.

Turner, along with teammate Andre Iguodala, was key in sparking Philly's 36-14 third-quarter run in Game 2. Turner and Iguodala pushed the ball on fast breaks which led to very easy slams and alley-oops.

Not only that, but 76ers coach Doug Collins has Turner defend Bulls point guard C.J. Watson. Turner's five-inch, 30-pound advantage on Watson was key in slowing down Chicago's attack.